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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 416.43 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 416.43 and 203.10 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 416.43 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/416.43 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 416.43 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 84,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,573.84/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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